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Casa du Sole · Puglia’s Ionian coast · near Taranto

Things to do near Taranto and Salento

Beaches, whitewashed towns, local food and Puglia’s highlights within day-trip distance.

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The many sides of Puglia

Alberobello, Matera, whitewashed towns, the Ionian Sea, food, vineyards and traditions: create your own Puglia itinerary.

Panorama des trulli d’Alberobello

Alberobello

Puglia’s icon: hundreds of conical-roofed trulli recognised by UNESCO.

Panorama lumineux sur les Sassi de Matera

Matera

The Sassi create a remarkable landscape of homes and churches carved into rock.

Mer Ionienne près de Marina di Pulsano

Mer et plages

Morning swims, small coves and long evenings beside the Ionian Sea.

Château aragonais de Tarente

Tarente

Old town, Aragonese Castle and the MArTA archaeological museum.

Céramiques traditionnelles de Grottaglie

Grottaglie

A ceramics district filled with workshops carved into the rock.

Piazza Garibaldi à Manduria

Manduria

Primitivo wine country, with vineyards, cellars and a historic centre.

Piazza del Duomo à Lecce

Lecce

A day of Baroque architecture, lively squares and Salento flavours.

Vieille ville et plage de Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Old town, fishing harbour, sea walls and Purità beach on the Ionian Sea.

Panorama de la ville blanche d’Ostuni

Ostuni

The celebrated white town, ideal to combine with the Itria Valley.

Falaises et maisons blanches de Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare

White houses, viewpoints and cliffs overlooking the Adriatic.

Porto Vecchio et barques traditionnelles de Monopoli

Monopoli

An old harbour, colourful boats, white lanes and small swimming coves.

Orecchiette artisanales des Pouilles

La gastronomie

Orecchiette, focaccia, burrata, vegetables and olive oil define Puglian cooking.

Vignoble dans les Pouilles

Les vins des Pouilles

Discover Primitivo di Manduria and Negroamaro in local wineries.

Luminarie de la fête de Santa Domenica à Scorrano, dans le Salento

Fêtes et processions

Summer patron saint festivals fill towns with lights, bands and processions.

And much more!

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